NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How long does the food stay in the stomach?
A
12 hours
B
2-5 hours
C
7 hours
D
29 hours
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After you eat, it takes about six to eight hours for food to pass through your stomach and small intestine. Food then enters your large intestine (colon) for further digestion, absorption of water and, finally, elimination of undigested food.

Detailed explanation-2: -A stomach that functions properly will empty in 4 to 6 hours. Food generally takes 5 hours to move through the small intestine and 10 to 59 hours to move through the colon.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dr. Lee says the entire digestive process can take several hours. Food generally stays in your stomach between 40 and 120-plus minutes. Then add another 40 to 120 minutes for time spent in the small bowel. “The denser the food, meaning the more protein or fat it has, the longer it takes to digest, ‘’ notes Dr. Lee.

Detailed explanation-4: -Food remains in the stomach for about 5 to 6 hours after it enters. The duration varies according to the type of meal, the individual’s age and gender, and other factors. Simple carbohydrates, such as plain rice, pasta, or simple sugars, are digested for 30 to 60 minutes.

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